optical beam
[ˈɒptɪkəl biːm]
nounpl: optical beams
feixe óptico
1. A concentrated stream of light or electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum, typically produced by lasers or other optical sources
The optical beam was directed through the lens to focus on the target.
O feixe óptico foi direcionado através da lente para focar no alvo.
2. In physics and engineering, a beam of light particles (photons) traveling in a specific direction with defined characteristics
The laboratory equipment uses an optical beam to measure material properties.
O equipamento de laboratório usa um feixe óptico para medir propriedades do material.
3. A laser beam or light beam used in telecommunications, medical procedures, or industrial applications
The optical beam in fiber optics carries data over long distances.
O feixe óptico em fibras ópticas transporta dados por longas distâncias.
The term 'optical beam' is primarily used in technical and scientific contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It is essential terminology in fields such as telecommunications, laser technology, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in research institutions and high-tech companies. The concept is culturally neutral and universally understood in academic and professional settings.
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